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Awkwardness is a powerful emotion. It’s so potent that you can viscerally feel it even through secondhand means, much like the photos you’re about to see.
These are from the Cringe Pics subreddit, and the page profile says it all: “When it hurts just to look.” Indeed, these images may make you go “Yikes,” then leave you shaking your head out of pity and embarrassment.
We’ve picked some of the photos that stood out to us, which may give you the same emotions as someone who faceplants in front of a large crowd. But be warned, your face may get tired from all the cringing.
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#1
The American Tourist I Saw In Greece
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#2
Saw This Guy At The Airport
#3
Panhandler Patrol
“Cringe” as we know it today is fairly new. These days, people take some satisfaction in seeing others' cringeworthy moments. According to psychotherapist Nicholas Balaisis, it’s a way to feel superior while also recognizing that we may be vulnerable to this type of “failed self-display.”
“As we increasingly occupy more space online—posting about ourselves as part of the routine of everyday life—we make ourselves vulnerable to inadvertently posting cringeworthy content,” he noted.
#4
Level 1000 Cringe
My police department posted this stupid photo of their sheriffs. This is our taxes at work. They think they're part of Tropic freaking Thunder.
#5
My Relatives
#6
One Of Elon’s Exes, Grimes Had This To Say About Their Child…
Pittsburgh rare 11 hours ago (edited)
Quite frankly, she chose to have not one, but several kids, with that n**i pus excretion. I feel sorry for whatever happens to that kid, starting by their name, but they're both people I wouldn't share the lift with.
Indeed, there has been a prevalent fear of “being cringe,” especially among young people who are always online. So much so that it has become a source of anxiety and worry, according to psychologist Lauren Zannetino.
"They're stopping themselves from being authentic … and doing the things that they want to do out of fear that it's going to be filmed by someone and posted online,” Zannetino told ABC News Australia.
#7
Shoes Of Austrian Far-Right Politician
#8
“Short Pants Vance”
#9
This Is The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen
However, there is a bit of an upside in keeping in mind what cringeworthy behavior is, especially online. According to Balaisis, it’s a form of “psychological discipline” that helps us shape the parameters of what we should and shouldn’t post.
“It is perhaps no wonder that we also see a rise in public apologies that try to mitigate self-inflicted damages to our public profile and persona,” he said.
#10
Cringe In The Comment And Cringe At The Unnecessary Charges
Kali Chaos 8 hours ago
I would definitely dispute charges, consult a patient advocate, file an appeal. That's nauseating. I hope your sister is feeling better.
#12
A Photo That A 44 Year Old Man From Boston Unironically Sent To What He Thought Was An Underage Girl
Meanwhile, Zannettino believes that being cringe should be seen as a sign of authenticity and vulnerability, rather than something shameful. She says, “In order to be free, we have to be a little bit cringe."
#13
I Wish There Was An Emoji For The Face I Made
#14
Does This Guy Actually Think This Works?
Jaya 9 hours ago
The whole "I wanna heal some girl's heart" is already bad, but that he doesn't even call her a girl/woman but "someone's daughter".... like she isn't her own person, just someone who belongs to her dad. Like women are just side characters in a man's story, instead of also the main character in their own stories. Like they're just accessories, not people who have their own lives.
#15
The Level Of Degeneracy In This Picture Just Shaved Five Years Off My Life
But if you’re all about avoiding looking cringeworthy for the internet to see, Balaisis has one piece of advice: pay constant attention to your online presentation of self. That means constantly updating it and staying aware of current trends.
“In short, managing your online self involves a great deal of labour and attention,” he said.
#16
Photo Of The Bride & Groom For A Wedding In The Park I Found Today
#17
Found In My Neighborhood
#18
Dad Remembers When He "Was Going To Join," But Didn't Because He Got His Son's Mom Pregnant
#19
Giant "Thank You Elon" Behind A Cybertruck
#20
This
#21
16 Year Old Me On The Far Left At A Birthday Party I Wasn’t Invited To [2011]
#22
A Real Post From The President Of The United States, Donald Trump:
#23
Allegedly, These Are Real Photos From A Recently Held Event At Mar-A-Lago. Couldn't Make This Up If I Tried
Pittsburgh rare 10 hours ago
A Therian ball isn't by any stretch the cringiest thing to happen at Mar-a-Lago
#24
Is This Really An Ad For What Looks Like… An Apology Necklace For Cheating??
Robyn Hill 9 hours ago
“I’m ready to let go of past mistakes?” Bro, you don’t get to let go of your OWN mistakes!
#25
Men Want One Thing
#27
Found At The Supermarket
#28
The White House Is So Cringe Now
#29
This Definitely Happened
#30
Not To Sure What To Think
#31
So Stunning And Brave… 🙄
#32
Local Woman Is Tattooing In Her Kitchen. Make Your Appointment Now!
BarBeeGirl 10 hours ago
Too bad she doesn’t have the one thing you want in a tattoo artist — talent
#34
Cyber Truck With Damage Stickers
#35
No
Michael Fernandez 10 hours ago
Kirk used his last words to vilify inner city gang members (code for blacks) just as a white person shot him on a college campus, months after carrying guns on Utah campuses was made legal, which Kirk fully supported. Kirk himself agreed that unnecessary gun deaths were a small price to pay for the freedom to carry guns; he died literally gushing about gun rights.
#37
Absolute Winner At My Local Gym Seeks Young, Lactose-Tolerant Girlfriend
#38
The Message On This Dudes Car
#39
This Is So Unexpected
#40
What??
LakotaWolf (she/her) 9 hours ago
So, "bussy" is a slang term referring to a person's heineken-hole. It's a mix of "boy" plus "pússy". You're welcome. XD
#41
What Is Going On In The Chatgpt Subreddit?
#42
This Woman Is Completely Serious
#43
Clearance Rack "Patriotism"
Cougar Allen 10 hours ago
One of these things is not like the others / one of these things is not the same ...
#44
Reddit Is Getting Worse Every Day
#45
Swedish Sweets Company (Temporarily) Changing The Name Of Sour Tutti Frutti Sweets
LillieMean 7 hours ago (edited)
Fazer is a Finnish company. The bags have a Finnish key flag sign on the top right and the Finnish flag on them. The label is given to products that are at least 50% domestically produced and are made in Finland.
#46
Bizarre Photo Of Jd Vance Wearing A Blonde Wig And Silver Chains For A College Halloween Party
#47
Isn’t It Illegal To Deface Us Currency?
#48
Hello Mr. Monopoly
#49
Evangelical Cringe
#50
I’m Sorry What The Hell
#51
Cringe Or No?
Ann Jeppesen 8 hours ago
If you really need an antenna formed as a bullet, then you’re cringe.
#52
When Pumpkin Spice Goes To Far
Maxx Holifield 9 hours ago
I wanna climb through the photo and rotate the one on the top middle so bad.
#53
Sea World Pr Team Really Cooked With This One
General Anaesthesia 5 hours ago
"42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything."
#54
Bro Thinks He's A Hero
#55
Elderly Women Swooning Over Trump
#56
Imagine The Bravery It Takes To Announce This To TSA…
#57
“Welcome To Florida”
BarBeeGirl 10 hours ago
I think if you walked around barefoot in any city, your feet would look like this
#58
NBA Star Lamelo Ball Just Got Quite Possibly The Worst Tattoo Of All Time:
#59
I Mean, Really? 🙄
Dee Hampton 7 hours ago
Sorry but 'gurgles and cries' is all your baby has at the moment. Give them 18 years or so and they can make up their own mind.
#60
This Bar In My Area Uses Edgy AI Imagery As Decor
Crystalwitch60 4 hours ago
Don’t insult wolves 🤬they are amazing animals ,something incels ARE NOT !
#61
Pretty Much Every Product At These Mall Stores
#62
The Sticker On This Car I Saw Today. The Car Had AZ Veteran License Plates To Boot. They Fought For Your Freedom Abroad, But Wants A Wall At The Arizona Border Like It’s A Gated Community
#63
Once Upon A Time I Sang In This Band Called Jamie’s Elsewhere. One Day There Was A Photo Shoot And All I Was Told Was “There Will Be Balloons”…
#65
Copyright Law Shouldn't Exist
Sally Moen 9 hours ago
By physical work, you mean a signed painting? Where the artist put their name on their work? They have a right to secure their work from fraudulent copycats, right?
#66
Crocs Boots
#67
That Sounds Like A You-Problem
Spidercat 10 hours ago
Average MRI machines are made for the average person...not being harsh but it's a fact that if you are a physical outlier, then things like this happen. Same as a 6ft 7 inch person not being able to stand up straight on the bus...no one accuses the buses of being tall-phobic...
#68
Just AI "Boyfriend" Things
#69
Pick-Me Celeb
LakotaWolf (she/her) 9 hours ago
I remember in the early days of SpaceX, LONG before Trump became our D**k-tator-in-chief and long before most of Musk's insanity was on public display, I was so excited for a renewed space program. I'd been quietly heartbroken ever since NASA stopped the space shuttle program decades ago. I'm a sci-fi nerd, and I was sad that we'd never make it back into space in my lifetime. Then SpaceX happened, and it was amazing. I'd watch rocket launches in real life (I live in SoCal and could see some of the ones launched from Vandenberg.) Then... holy jeezum, Musk's mask slipped entirely and his madness is on full wattage now. It's sort of like losing the magical wonder of space travel all over again. It's stupid, but it's a small personal sadness of mine. Musk himself can be launched into space without a suit, though, please XD
#70
Dad’s New Instagram
#71
My 9 Year Old Daughter And Her 2 Friends Asked Me To Read These Pages... While They Laughed... Because I'm Obviously Too Old (33) To Say This Stuff
#72
Sent This In Response To A Spam Text But Accidentally Sent It To A Cremation Business For My Cat
#73
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G A 7 hours ago
Yes no doubt a Trumpanzee Elon fan upset by insulting their masturbatory fantasies...
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David Paterson 9 hours ago
I don't know whether to upvote those that aren't stomach-wrenching or those that are.
G A 7 hours ago
Yes no doubt a Trumpanzee Elon fan upset by insulting their masturbatory fantasies...
Load More Replies... David Paterson 9 hours ago
I don't know whether to upvote those that aren't stomach-wrenching or those that are.
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